Installing and Testing a Webcam

Issue/Question

How do I test my new USB webcam

How do I install my webcam

Environment

  • Windows 10
  • USB webcam

Cause

New webcam

Resolution

  1. Plug the USB webcam into a USB port on your computer
  2. Wait for Windows to install the drivers
    Note: this usually takes 1-3 minutes
  3. Open Windows Camera
  4. Click on 
  5. Type camera
  6. Click on  Camera app
    Note: camera image will be displayed in Camera app if camera installed correctly

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